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No time like the future : an optimist considers mortality / Michael J. Fox.

Fox, Michael J., 1961- (author.).

Summary:

"Michael J. Fox shares personal stories and observations about illness and health, aging, the strength of family and friends, and how our perceptions about time affect the way we approach mortality. Thoughtful and moving, but with Fox's trademark sense of humor, his book provides a vehicle for reflection about our lives, our loves, and our losses."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781250265616
ISBN: 1250265614
Physical Description: viii, 238 pages ; 25 cm
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: New York : Flatiron Books, [2020]
Copyright: ©2020

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction: Fall guy -- Family man -- Dog years -- Act too -- High times -- Double bogey -- Loco motion -- Unsafe at any speed -- Exile on pain street -- What to expect from my back in the future -- Showing some spine -- Metaphysical therapy -- Walk this way -- A crowded house -- Breaking dad -- A wing and a proverb -- Homeland security -- Head games -- Maryland, my Maryland -- The only thing to fear -- Father time -- All things considered -- Shake it off -- Midnight in the garden -- Epilogue.